Hi Joey-
Day two was another perfect day in Gloucester for our Cyclocross. An inspiring and fun event!
Best-Janet
My View of Life on the Dock
A memorial stone from the city of Gloucester in honor of Austin Connors was placed at the Spanish War Veterans Memorial on his birthday.
There will be a formal dedication on Sat. October 5th at 10am. We would love to see anyone that would like to join us, He so deservers this
tribute and so much more.
Thank you,
Family of Austin Connors
Hey GMG!
New to the area in the last year and I just discovered your site. Good stuff! I’m lovin’ gettin to know Cape Ann and your site is going to be a big help.
My pals and I are beginning an odyssey of sorts to have a drink at every bar on Cape Ann, starting with the bars, taverns and pubs of Gloucester. The only rule is that the establishment must have an actual bar to sit at. I have a list going based on visual and web reconnaissance and I was wondering if you could help me out with any places I am missing. After Gloucester, we’ll do ever bar in Essex, Manchester, Ipswich, Hamilton/Wenham and Beverly. Maybe after that we’ll start over in Gloucester!
The List, in no particular order:
1. Latitude 43. 25 Rogers St
2. Topside Grill. 50 Rogers St
3. Dog Bar. 65 Main St
4. Crows Nest. 334 Main St
5. Stones Bar. 242 Main St
6. The Rhumb Line. 40 Railroad Ave
7. Cape Ann Brewing Co. 11 Rogers St
8. Azorean. 133 Washington St
9. Franklin Cape Ann. 118 Main St
10. Halibut Point. 289 Main St
11. JD & Meyers. 24 Lexington Ave
12. St Peter’s Town Landing. 46 Commercial St
13. Smokin’ Jim’s Bar-B-Q. 121 E Main St
14. Mile Marker One. 75 Essex Ave
15. The Rudder at Rocky Neck. 73 Rocky Neck Avenue
16. Madfish Grille. 77 Rocky Neck Avenue.
17. Oceans Edge Restaurant. 171 Atlantic Road. Closes at 9pm.
18. Espresso Italian Grille & Pub. 116 East Main St.
19. Seaport Grille. 6 Rowe Square Gloucester, MA
20. Alchemy Café and Bistro. 3 Duncan Street
21. Passports Restaurant. 110 Main Street.
22. Jalapeno’s. 86 Main St.
23. Pilot House BBQ Restaurant. 3 Porter Street
24. Minglewood Tavern. 25 Rogers St
25. Horizon Chinese Rest. 4 Rogers St.
26. Giuseppe’s. 2 Main St.
27. House of Mitch.
Catch 22 or whatever it is called now
Any suggestions you have will be appreciated and appropriately acknowledged on our forthcoming blog.
Thanks!
—
Chris Wagner
On Tuesday evening, October 15th, at 7 pm, I will be giving my program, “The Pollinator Garden,” at the Beverly Public Library. Following the rhythm of the seasons, I present a slide show (with over 100 photos!) and lecture demonstrating how to create a welcoming haven for bees, birds, butterflies, and other wildlife. Native plants and examples of organic and architectural features will be discussed based on their value to particular vertebrates and invertebrates. I hope you’ll come join me!
The Seaside Garden Club Presents Fall Into the Holidays: A Home Décor Demonstration and Raffle by Bert Ford of Ford’s Flowers. The program will take place onTuesday, October 8th at the Manchester Community Center. Social time begins at 7:00, Program begins promptly at 7:30. Light refreshments will be served. Open to all, guests $5. You will have a chance to win beautiful one-of-a-kind arrangements created by Bert as well as the opportunity to learn how to create your own!
Don’t miss a chance to see this high energy program with focus on home decor. Fresh flowers, grasses, live plants, fruit and vegetables and permanent botanicals will be featured. Bert will demonstrate tablescapes, wall and door decor and ideas for decorating your home for this festive time of the year (Fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas).
Bert Ford, AIFD, PFCI is one of New England’s leading floral design professionals. He is the owner/operator of Ford Flower Company in Salem, Bert delights in creating different and unique designs, incorporating nature, art and today’s trends into his designs. He has extensive and broad-based experience in the floral industry, blending strengths in design, buying and selling techniques and floral shop operation and management to present the full spectrum of floral design. Bert has served as president of Teleflora’s New Hampshire-Vermont unit. As a member of Teleflora’s prestigious team of Education Specialists, he has presented and commentated floral design programs and has participated on design panels through the United States, Mexico and Canada. His work has be published in numerous floral selection guides and publications including feature articles and covers in “Flowers &” magazine. Bert has taught many classes at Teleflora’s Education Center in Oklahoma City, featuring trend setting designs for weddings, sympathy and everyday. He also presented the opening program at the American Institute of Floral Designers international symposium in July 2010.
The Seaside Garden Club is a group of fun, active, civic-minded and hands-on gardeners. We welcome all types of gardeners from beginners to experienced… there is always something to learn and share. We invite you to become a member of our club (only $25 for the year!) and enjoy our monthly programs which feature interesting guest speakers and creative workshops.
The Seaside Garden Club meets the second Tuesday of every month (September through June) at 7:00 pm at the Community Center, Manchester-by-the-Sea.
Visit the Seaside Garden Club blog: http://seasidegardenclub.wordpress.com/
Lowell Peabody with the coverage-
Junior Tasha Statz-Geary …ready to take over!
Senior Captain Brittany Smith (#26) fends off Triton challenge
Senior Captain Anna Heffernan (#4) attacks
Senior Rachel Gallagher moves the ball up the field with authority!
Senior Captain Taylor Meek (#5) shoots the ball past Triton’s goalie with Seniors Britanny Smith (#26, Captain) and Meg Conway (#34) in position to score!
Freshman Liddy DeConto (#12) rips it on a free hit while Coach Kara Beauregard looks on!
Senor Captain Anna Hefernan (#4) attacking with support from Freshman Liddy DeConto (#12)
Senior Captain Brittany Smith (#26) with a shot on goal!

They’re right there, please help make sure this happens for our school gardens!
PLEASE VOTE once a day until 10/15 so Backyard Growers can WIN $10,000 for SCHOOL GARDENS–We’re in the winning top 15 of the Tom’s of Maine competition! Help keep us there! VOTE HERE = http://goo.gl/CKY3Nk (click on Massachusetts)
A feast for the eyes and the tastebuds! Check out the roasted carrots, beets, and potatoes enjoyed by Gloucester students from veggies they grew themselves!
A vegetable petting zoo? Yes! My favorite quote from School Harvest Days, “Is it real? Or is it plastic?”
Hi! My name is Cutter and I am handsome yellow lab pup who is one. I am very sweet and affectionate and can’t wait to be adopted. I like to walk and play in the back yard with the great staff here at the Cape Ann Animal Aid, located at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter in Gloucester. I am an adult rescue so I am looking for a home with older, calmer children or adults.
I have been asked to tell you about the Blessing of the Animals. It will be held rain or shine on Sunday, Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. at Millbrook Meadow in Rockport in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. The Rev. Karin E. Wade, rector of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church invites all Cape Ann pets to this short, ecumenical service. Animals should be on a leash, lead or in a cage or carrier. A donation will be taken to benefit the Cape Ann Animal Aid. Please adopt me and bring me to the blessing!
I hope Cutter is adopted soon! It looks like he needs someone to play football with in the backyard.
~Alicia
Awesome Gloucester’s first Pitch Night is tomorrow 10/3 at The Gloucester House. The three finalists who will pitch their ideas are
The winner walks away with a brown paper bag containing a thousand dollars in cash!
Anyone can come and watch the proceedings. See this post for more detail on Awesome Gloucester.
October 2013 marks the tenth anniversary of the Gloucester Area Astronomy Club! To celebrate we’re having a special “10 years of GAAC” party for our Friday, October 11 meeting, and everyone’s invited.
The evening will begin at 8:00 pm, and will feature a series of quick 10 minute talks by a parade of speakers, on topics ranging from trans-neptunian objects to the ten best things to see on the moon, from a selection of favorite astrophotos to the presence of water in the cosmos. Speakers will include young Clark Thakuria, Jim Koerth, Barry Yomtov, Alan Winter, Dr. Bill Waller, and a couple of surprise guests to boot.
Later there will be public observing, weather permitting, outside on the lawn at the Lanesville Community Center.
There will be the usual good conversation, lots of good things to eat and drink, and an appropriately festive air. There will be cake! Don’t miss this one!
The Gloucester Area Astronomy Club meets on the second Friday of every month at the Lanesville Community Center at 8:00 pm. More information is available on our website at http://gaac.us and on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/gaacpage . No knowledge of astronomy is necessary. The public is always welcome and there are no dues or fees.
“Beyond the Range of Sight”
a photographic exhibition by Terri Unger
October 1-31
Opening Reception, Saturday, October 5, 5-7pm
Time & Tide at Post Road Framers
in the Market Basket shopping center
225 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1), Rowley
OCUMENTARY SCREENING TO BENEFIT CAPE ANN ANIMAL AID
Cape Ann Community Cinema, as part of the Doctoberfest Documentary Film Festival, presents FUREVER on Friday, October 4th at 7:30pm. The film examines the human-animal bond and the grief experienced after a pet passes. This film contains scenes that may upset delicate viewers. Tickets are $10.00 and benefit Cape Ann Animal Aid. For more information about the film, visit www.fureverfilm.com. Tickets are available online at www.capeanncinema.com or at the cinema located at 21 Main St., Gloucester.
Exploring ART for the Adult 2013-2014 Schedule 
2013 Program – Courses run for 6 Fridays
~ Classes Meet on Fridays 1:30-4:00 ~ Place: St. John’s Episcopal Church
Morning Class: 8:30-11:00 48 Middle St. Gloucester, MA –
Afternoon Class: 1:30-4:00 Parking lot on Washington St
#6A Morning Course: Basics of Art – Part 1 #6P Afternoon Course: Drawing!
Explore the basic elements of art: Line, Shape, Learn the basics of drawing using pencil,
Value and Texture utilizing a charcoal, and even paint.
variety of mediums and techniques Course runs Nov 15, 29 – Dec 6,13,20,27
Course runs Nov 15, 29 – Dec 6,13,20,27
~Winter Break~
Classes will resume January 17, 2014 – Courses run for 6 Fridays
#1A Morning Course: Basics of Art – Part 2 #1P Afternoon Course: Surrealism
Explore the basic elements of art: Form, Color Mixed medium artwork.
and Space utilizing a variety of mediums and Course runs Jan 17,24,31 – Feb 7,14,21
techniques
Course runs Jan 17,24,31 – Feb 7,14,21
#2A Morning Course: A Sea of Art – Picasso Fish #2P Afternoon Course: Assemblage
Create a life-sized papier-mâché fish with a Create a sculpture with found objects touch of Picasso. Concentration on composition
Course runs March 7,14,21,28 – Apr 4,11 Course runs March 7,14,21,28 – Apr 4,11
#3A Morning Course: Collage #3P Afternoon Course: Cubism
Course runs Apr 24 – May 1,8,15,22,29 Course runs Apr 24 – May 1,8,15,22,29
For Information and Registration
Phone: 978-283-6149 or 617-974-8222 Email: lyorkrob4@gmail.com